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Royal.
Baking
Powder
Is made of Grape
Cream of Tartar,
Absolutely Pare.
Makes the food
more Wholesome
i and Delicious.
AN ECHO FROM THE
WORYM APPLE STORY
Wo are in ruculnt of a cuiumnuicu
tioD wljicli wo print below Knout the
wormy apple. It (IImciihsoh tlio mutter
in a HHiiiimitirionl Imt inlnlllKuiit ond
frank piHimor that taunt prove inter
flutiiiK to the reader. There 1h both
trutli and fancy in the article
and no doubt Home of our reader can
make a reply to it. it in an followa
"Kditor Glacier: Home tiuin buck
there appeared an tirtide of Home
length, by a few of the lutliiimtiul an
plo Kroivei'8. aittiiiHt aeilinu aeaoud
Kraile fruit. Ihey all Htfreed that it U
an eiiHV matter to keep the trult free
from worms and pehtn. If thin is bo,
why bother their nelirhlioru about
spraying, when they have tho monop
oly of ay-tetna aud prlcenr
"'i'he llrxt unido applea are selling
now for more money per IiiimIjhI than
two-thirds of the people of the world
can afford lo pay, Thowe Koutlemon
expect tho poor people to eat prune
and canned applea until the codling
moth are extinct. Then of oourae ap
plet will : be cheaper. Any fool can
then ruiHO first grade apples. The
KiiKliuh Hi iHtoiTHtH eat our aeyen dol
lar apples, aud the poor people and
those who dine at our beut hotels aud
rOhtiuirHnttj eat the cuUh. If there
watt not no brink a demand for those
things, tho grower would uot try to
save them. Krery one knows that it
is not protflubie to raiHO this fruit.
Hot we nil have some. Many an edu
cation anil many a mortgage hat: been
rained by people with tin ill enough to
take cnie of the refuse on the farms.
These meu say : 'Put all the ignor
ant people out of tho apple business.'
Who will be left?
"Our best growers have adopted
clean culture rather recently anil ex
perimentally. Is it not jnt that they
give thoir lens enlightened neighbors
a chauoe? Fifteen or twenty year
ago those same gentlemen would have
'hollered' at the laws.
"If tho best growers will kindly
como forward now ami donate all the
funds heretofore gained from second
grade fruit to tho cause of bettor ed
ucation on fruit cnl'ure they will be
well along toward geuerul perfection.
"It Is well known that any one who
can thoroughly manipulate tho busl
net cud of a spraying outilt can by
timely work and pure materials save
practically all t'n) fruit from pests on
any tree or orchard, whether the rest
of tho trees or orchards in that vicin
ity are sprayed or not. Let each
grower give his own orchard a 'square
deal' and then let those who are free
from ptwts cast the ilrst stone.
"Is there any oertaiuty that com
pulsion will produce clean fruit? lias
that been tho Incentive of our bent
horticulturists? Tho orchard might
belong to a widow woman with a largo
family, the trees may ue a mixture ot
varieties (public taste cbauges quicker
than you can ohaugo an orchard), the
soil and Intuition may bo lacking, and
she haB to depend on an indlll'orent
hired man who does not know enough
t o spray one side of a tree or an entire
apple on that true. J)o theso gentle
men propose to put her out of busi
ness, wheu her near neighbor who has
grown up with tho trees and has sup
eriuteuded the entire cultural meth
ods for j' emu Uuds liimnolf asking:
'How Shall 1 spray? Vi lint shall 1
plant, etc. ?
"1 suggUHt that each grower fuml
gato or disinfect all second grade trult
as soon as picked, whether Hold or not.
Tho 11 rst lrood of codling moth has
always left tho apples before picking
time, ami also a majority of the sec
ond brood ; what are left are hauled
to the canneries and cider iactorioH,
where they crawl out and winter. It
is hard to believe that the modest
hugging of a cider press will annihi
late the Sa i Jose scale, especially the
yciing lemales.
"following are a few suggestions
for Intruding oruhirdists:
"1. llandiige your trees to catch
the worms. It's a howling advertise
ment as to your methods of spraying.
Operate tho spray pump with a heavy
wind so your near neighbors w ill be
forced to spray.
"2. In giving to charitable institu
tions, etc., ehvaysgivo the best fruits;
the receivers u .ight thoughtlessly drop
a scaly peeling or woimy core in the
shiubbery.
"it. In picking, climb trees with
caulks in your shoes; you might fall.
Shako tro is wheu needed; put apples
ill sacks and wash tubs; heap all
boxes; work fro.-ty mornings and
rainy days,
"4, .11 ire the neighboring women
to wipe your apples so they can settle
all disputes at your expense; have
each lady sit down that she may work
more rapidly. Let them take each ap
plo without looking, give it two rotary
nourishes with one hand and a rous
ing outT with the othei, and throw it
uot over four feet.
"."i. Hire ail packing done by the
box, so t hat one packer may sw ipe
all tho Urgo apples from tho rest iff
the crew, snd so they can all pack
anything in a pinch to make a record.
"tl. Always ship individually; it
keeps the price op so well, and it is
much easier to find market, and bear
expeuses. THOMAS CALKINS."!
For Cracked Hands.
Hough skin ami narked linndsnre not
only cured by IV Witts Witch llur.el
Salve, but an occie-iotinl application will
keep the skin soft and smooth. I lent
for eczema, cuU, burns, boils, etc. The
genuine JVWitt, W itch Ilnzol Sulve
affords immediate relief in all forms of
blind, lileeding. Itching ami protruding
Piles. Bold by tl. K. Williams.
Unices and liooius.
The very best for rent in Smith Block
CATALOGUE ORDERS
- OFTEN DECEPTIVE
Residents In this city have been re
ceiving catalogues from jewelry firm
and department stores in Portland and
from other places for some time, set
ting forth their wares. In them are
to be found cuts aud prioes of the va
rious articles they Lave for sale, at
what they claim to be much cheaper
prices than can be found in the home
to n.
About the dearest way to buy any
thing is through the medium of a cat
alogue. The difference between the
picture of the article or at tides you
intend to buy and the goods them
selves when you receive tbem is quite
startling. There is nothing quite so
deceiving as a photograph. An illus
tratiou of thla can be found In the
tact that while most people think it is
necessary to put on their best bib and
tucker when they are going to "have
their picture took, "any photographer
will tell you that if the clothe fit it
doesn't make any diBureuce I i tber
they have quality or uot. Tl e pre
vailing mode has of course Its influ
ence in making the picture tppear
smooth. You wouldn't expect a hat
or coat of the vintago 1H30 to pear
quite as pleasing as the tailored
clothes of today. It is so with the
catalogue pictures of jewelry they
look nice, but the quality isn't theie.
As to prices, we have it flora the
jewelers in this city that tbey can
meet and beat the prices off ered in
these catalogues on the same goods,
ilefore you docide to order anything
by catalogue, see the local dealers.
This applies to all liu s of trade at
well as jewelry. You will not then be
buying a "pig in a bag."
TAX DELINQUENTS
TO BE SOLD OLT
Sheriff Sexton has filed his report
on the collection of taxes for the year
1!J4 and on January l!)th will com
mence selling property on which taxes
Imv uot been paid. The amount of
taxes collected for the year 11HI4 was
1 1515,327. HI, and for the preceding year
I.UlHil.7U.
The sheriff s report W as follows:
State of Oregon )
County of Wasco i
1, V, U. Sexton, sheriff and ex-otn-
cio tax collector of Wasco county,
State of Oregon, do hereby certify
that the following is a true aud cor
root statement of the tax roll of Wasco
county for the year V.M,
1 also certify that the separate
amounts marked on said tax roll as
collected, are collected and those re
maining aud showed unpaid are Dot
paid.
1, therefore, return this tax roll as
collected in part:
Dr, to original tax roll,
U52,473.o2
2, 18!). 90
1,304.59
r. to sheriff 'a ass'meut.
Dr, to penalty and int.,
Total, l(iG,058.07
by taxes collected, 1155,327.01
by rebate, It, 027. 80
by errors and double
assessments, 1.443.00
Jr. by not collected, 6,058.70
Total,
Dated this 2nd day of
UO0,O58.O7
Perember.
lSXIii. i!
Sheriff and cx-olllelo
Wasco county.
tax collector of
Tori nre of a Preacher.
Tae story ol the torture of llcv. O. I).
Moore, pastor of the Baptist church, ol
llarpersville, N. Y.. will in'eroHt you.
Ilesiys: "1 suffered agonicB, because of
a persistent cough, resulting from the
grip. I had to sleep sitting up in lied.
L tried many remedies, without relief,
until I took Dr. Kings New DUcovery
for Consumption Coughs and Colde,
which entirely cured my cough, ami
saved me from consumption.'" A grand
cure for diseased conditions of Tliroa'
and Lungs. At C. N. Clark druggist ;
price 50 and 1.(K), guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
Working For Opi n ltlver.
Tho Opeu Klver Assoaiation Is put
ting forth Its best efforts to trying to
better tho transportation facilities
between Lewistou aud Portland. A
committee headed by J, N. Teal and
Henry llahn have sUrted a subscrip
tion fund of : 10,000 for this purpose
and are working among the merchants
of Portland. Their elforts are said
to be meeting with success and it is
expected mat wnou itie season opens
there will be much better equipment
for handling the river trade.
Will Slur in Hood Kiver.
The remedy that makes you eat, sleep
and grow strong, called Palnio Tablets,
will be sold regularly hy Williams'
Pharmacy, Hood Kiver. These great
nerve and constitution builders cost only
50c per box, six boxes $2.50.
E. C. Hteptoa aud County Comtuis.
sinner lllblmrd wero
tiimrd wero passengers on
train 2 to The Dulles Friday.
The mission of "Fnrly Risers" Is to
clear the way and give Nature full sway.
These famous little pills rid the itomagli
and bowels of all putrid Tatter, thus
removing the causes of headache, con
stipation, sallow complexion, etc. De
Witt's Little I'.arly Itinera never grip i
sicken. A safe, pleasant, perfect pill.
Sold by i. K. Williams.
Apple Shippers
Your shipments, large or small, re
spectfully solicited. We ran net von
good prices. Prompt returns. Send for
shipping stamp.
.Mi KW KX & KOSKKY,
Commission Merchants,
U'il Front street. Portland, Ore
White Stilmon-IIootl River
lvo l)ir win boats, two
ig perfectly
auiiehes and
safe
gasoline
two
bijj;
ferrv
scows. Expert sailors in
charge. Routs leave nt all
hours. 1)I0N & PEARSON
Livcmed Ferrymen,
$365 BUYS
2 very choice resi
dence lots on the
Heights. Adjoining
property offered at
$r00. Inquire of
John Leland Henderson
or A. W. OnthanK.
LANGILLE & HAND
Timber and Farms
Timber Land, Farm Land, Fruit Laud,
Homeseekers' and Investors' Agents
Lands Examined, Timber Cruised.
Room 11 B. A 0. Transfer Co.
Khig, cor. Hixth and Oak Ms.
Tel. Private Ex. 68. Portland, Ore.
CHRISTMAS
MASQUERADE
Grand Christmas
Mask Carnival
To bt fives by
PROF. AND MRS. KOLST
OF THE DALLES
at the
Opera House
Hood River
Friday Evening
December 22
Four Handsome Prizes to be
Given Away
We invite the Hood River dancers to
come and have a good time, as no
expense will be spared for that
evening. Admission-Gents, $1.00;
ladies free. Music by Craw
ford's Orchestra. The graceful
Three-Step will be Introduced.
Do you want a snap?
You can't lose if you
buy a tract in famous
MAINE & BOWMAN
PLAT
Cut up in tracts to suit you.
Just sold ten acres for two
thousand dollars and the
rest, than that which we re
serve will soon be sold.
The finest berry snd apple land In
the world. Within the city limits ot
White Salmon. Ten-acre or smaller
tracts jnst tho thing for berries and
vegetables.
After you have looked around come
and see us and you will find just what
you have have been looking for.
Cherries from tract this year
are the winners in the great
fruit exhibits.
MAINE & BOWMAN,
White Salmon, Wash,
Richardson Bros.
Blacksmiths
Horseshoeing a Specialty
All repair work neatly
and promptly done.
Corner of Oak and First Streets
HOOD RIVER, OREGON.
Some Bargains.
Our lint contains about 40 different
tracts of fruit and tieneral farm lands iu
Moaier i about 500 acres In Underwood,
divided into tracts of from 40 to
acres each; alHO about 18-") different
tracts of farm property iu Hood Kiver
valley, and some very desirable resi
dences in Hood Kiver and Mosier.
83. fi acres i mile out; berries end
orchard. A beautiful location. Will be
sold at u bargain,
24. 42 seres 4 miles out, hi acres In
orchard, 10 full bearing. First-class im
provements. A beautiful home.
2. 40 acres in the most U-mitlful por
tion of the valley. 4 acres in orchard
one vear old, 8 acres in berries, 4 acres
Iu airalla, balance general laninnir.
114. Two liiO-acre tracts: about nine
miles out; one on east side, other west
side. Choice fir tl 100.
A number of .", U), 20 and 40 acre
tracts of unimproved land that will
liear Invcstlir.tion. Also a number of
Im-ite trai'l- fi 'in 1(10 lo 320 acres in Ore
gon and Wushiugtnu
Some few residences and lots in every
portion ol the city.
W. J. BAKER & CO.
Real Estate Agents
Ho d Rlvr;r, Oregon.
No 2
Forfurther particulars regarding the SMITH GRUBBING MACHINES, call
on or write
SESTOIT do WALTHEE,
THE DALLES, OREGON.
EARLY SHOWING
PRESENTS
Williams'
Dainty Thing's from Japan
Domestic and Imported ?
Perfumes, etc.
Bring in your Prescriptions
J. E. NICHOLS
' UNDERTAKER and
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
I hold licenfe from the Slate Board of Oreynn snil Wusl intrt"ti, and am qualified
to ship bodies to any pyint. I'rompt service eillii r day or night.
Pallor Phone Main 1143 (-'chillier 13nildiii(f,
Residence Phone Main b"5 . Hood ltlver, Oregon
Golden Grown
Hard Wheat Flour
ls the best flour
Kiver market.
iiiiru wiieai,
Hood River trade.
The Hood Kiver Bakory has just pur
chased 200 barrels of Golden Crown
Flour, and says it is the best flour they
have ever used.
For Sale By
STRANAHAN & SHEETS
Hood River, Oregon
Can
UIT
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Nice lot of Yellow Newtowns, Spitzenberg, Baldwin, Mam
moth Black Twig, Jonathan, Home Beauty, Lawver, ete.
lso large line of general nursery stock. Send for catalog
and price list Breeders of Shorthorn Cattle and Berk
shire Hogs; all stock registered.
PACIFIC NURSERY CO.
TANGENT i s
are always in the lead "when it conies to good pianos,
and close-priced terms can be had; all that is asked is
a small amount down and a few dollars a month.
No one needs to be without a piano who has talent
in that direction, when new pianos can be bought for
f l'.)0 to $2.'l5. Such pianos are: One used Bailey,
formerly worth $.'100, now $22."); Kimball piano in n
fine walnut case, used only a short time and worth
$400, now $2.'?r; and a store full of ten or twelve
different kinds, all on easy terms.
EILERS' MUSIC CO.
Vm . 't v-v vf
t at WJ
At
Pharmacy
ever put
on trie liood
It is made
from selected
anu imt up
expressly foi
w
J
TREES
s OREGON
GOOD PIANO
Will bring happiness
to the home
EILERS MUSIC CO.
of The Dalles, Ore.
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F. B. STANLEY. Pre. E. L. SMITH, Vice-Pres. E. 0. BLANCH A B Cashier.
Jle First National Bank
OF HOOD RIVER
- - -
Remember That this bank is a Home InstitU-
tiOll iind we invite your business on
a basis of mutual helpfulness.
Our Motto: "A SQUARE DEAL FOR ALL."
W
Buy Your Fruit Boxes
: ': AT THE
Hood River Box Factory
and Patronize Home Industry.
Best Quality Lowest Price
Home Made
Thone Main 71
To the "People of
Hood River Valley
Our Flour, Graham, Whole Wheat,
Farina, Bran, Shorts and Middlings an;
as good as can be made by any mill on earth.
All made from good, strong Hard Wheat.
We ask you to give them the preference, and by
patronizing home industry help build up your
Own community.
If your merchant will not furnish you with
the home product, call on us and we will put
you in line with some one who will.
Hood River Milling Co.
A LETTER
I wish to say to all our old friends and custom
ers who for so many years came to our shop for
their meats, that it is useless for me to introduce
Wood Bros., our successsors, as their 18 years in
the butcher business in Wasco county has made
them so widely known that nn introduction is un
necessary. Being honest, capable business men,
they have the means and ability to rwn a business
as it should be run, and in a way that will be a
credit to our city.
I expect to stay with the new firm for awhile,
and will be glad to see you all at the old stand. 1
will guarantee that you will get just as much meat
for your money, just as courteous treatment and
just as prompt service as can be had in the city.
We will have a full line of everything good to
eat for the Christmas trade.
Respectfully yours,
E. S.MAYES.
SPOT CASH GROCERY
WOOD & SMITH BROS., Proprietors.
Groceries, Flour and Feed
FRESH VEGETABLES RECEIVED DAILY.
Only Exclusive Grocery Store In the City. Free Del i very. Ph one
Going. G
The remnants of our Holiday Goods are jroimr fast.
At the price we put them they cannot last long, so if you
are bargain hungry, come at once, as we have some rare
bargains in albums, jewelry,
So if you are penny wise, come
Remember the place Dallas building.
GEO. F. COE & SON
A. D. MAINE & CO.
White Salmon, Wash.
General Contractors and Builders.
work wfll ipeak for itself. "
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oing !
celluloid goods and dolls.
at once.
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